GOP calls grow for Trump to step aside in favor of Pence
A chorus of Republican leaders on Saturday said vice presidential nominee Mike Pence is well suited to move to the top of the ticket if they can persuade Donald Trump to quit.
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Pence says he won’t ‘condone’ or ‘defend’ Trump’s remarks about women
The vice presidential nominee said he was "offended by the words and actions described by Donald Trump," and he called on the GOP presidential nomineee "to show what is in his heart" when he appears at Sunday night's presidential debate.
Job hunt substantial part of Bayh’s last year in Senate
The Democrat held more than four dozen meetings and phone calls with head hunters and future corporate employers in the months after announcing his surprise retirement but before he left office, an Associated Press investigation found.
NCAA relocates 7 events from North Carolina due to LGBT law
The Indianapolis-based NCAA relocated its men's basketball regional tournament to Greenville, South Carolina, on Friday after withdrawing the event last month from Greensboro, North Carolina.
U.S. unemployment rate rises to 5 percent
U.S. employers added 156,000 jobs in September, a decent gain that reflects a steady economy but also a sign that hiring has slowed significantly from last year.
Former coal plant under review for new Ohio River port site
The site of a former coal-fired power plant in southeastern Indiana will be evaluated as a possible location for a fourth port in the state.
Bankruptcy court clears way for Magnetation shutdown
A bankruptcy court has cleared the way for Magnetation LLC to shut down its remaining operations, including a plant in Indiana that had about 165 workers six weeks ago.
Mother of injured student sues over Westfield stage collapse
The complaint alleges the Westfield Washington School Corp. did not properly supervise the employee who constructed the stage, leading to a student’s injuries.
Indiana State Police expand vote fraud probe to 57 counties
State police are recommending all Indiana voters check the accuracy of their voter information, especially those voters living in the counties under investigation. State police say they don’t know how many voters may be affected.
Indiana lawmakers recommend expanding publicly funded pre-K
Members of the Republican-led Interim Study Committee on Fiscal Policy on Wednesday didn’t provide details on how broad they think the expansion should be.
Wal-Mart plans to slow new store openings, invest in online
Wal-Mart closed on its more than $3 billion buyout of the online retailer Jet.com last month, showing how heavily it’s willing to invest as it tries to boost online sales that totaled $13.7 billion last year.
Justices seem wary of limiting insider trading prosecutions
The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed likely to preserve the government's broad power to crack down on insider trading on Wall Street.
NCAA facing 43 concussion lawsuits after latest filings
The players are seeking damages for injuries they claim are the result of mishandled concussions they suffered while playing college football.
IndyCar’s Josef Newgarden joining Team Penske
Team Penske added Josef Newgarden to its roster on Wednesday, giving the organization the top four finishing drivers in this season's IndyCar standings.
Survey: U.S. businesses add fewest jobs in five months
The modest job gain adds to other recent evidence that hiring is slowing after several years of steady increases.
Steady Pence gets wide praise, but Kaine lands jabs on Trump
Republican Mike Pence won bipartisan plaudits for a calm and collected performance in the vice presidential debate. But Hillary Clinton’s camp says Democrat Tim Kaine accomplished his mission.
Indiana State Police’s voter fraud probe spans 9 counties
The investigation started in August, when at least 10 voter registration forms were alleged to have fraudulent information in two counties encompassing the Indianapolis area. Police have expanded the probe.
Pence’s critical role: Trump’s emissary to evangelicals
With time running out to sway undecided voters ahead of the Nov. 8 election, Pence will have his moment in the political spotlight Tuesday night at 9 p.m. when he takes on Democratic vice president candidate Tim Kaine in a nationally televised debate.
Deadline looms for mandatory 10-digit dialing in 317 area code
People trying to complete a local phone call with seven digits on or after Oct. 15 will hear a recording prompting them to retry the call with the 317 area code included.
Alexander Rossi to return to Andretti-Herta Autosport
Indianapolis 500 winner Alexander Rossi is returning to IndyCar next season. The California native was new to IndyCar this season, and new to oval races.